Lawmakers to mull over three draft laws on October 25

An overview of the 15th NA's second session. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Lawmakers are discussing the draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Criminal Procedure Code via videoconference during the second session of the 15th National Assembly on October 25 morning.

Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy Le Minh Tri will explain several issues raised by deputies.

Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy Le Minh Tri speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

At the end of the morning sitting, the legislators will discuss in groups the revised draft Law on Insurance Business, which comprises eight chapters and 156 articles, and specifies seven groups of policies adopted by the Government under Resolution No.121/NQ-CP dated December 31, 2019.

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc said the building of the bill aims to fine-tune relevant legal regulations, step up administrative reform in insurance business, protect legitimate rights and interests of investors and consumers as well as save social costs.

The NA’s Committee for Economic Affairs basically agreed with the amendments in the draft law, saying that they will contribute to developing a safe, transparent, sustainable and effective insurance market in conformity with international standards, towards becoming an important channel to provide capital for the economy together with the securities market.

In the afternoon, the legislators are due to look into the draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Statistics Law.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung will also clarify issues mentioned by NA deputies./.